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Stephen Ferruolo is Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Corporate and Securities Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, having served as Dean from 2011 to 2020. His career bridges academia and high-stakes legal practice in corporate and life sciences law.
His educational credentials include:
- JD from Stanford University (with honors)
- PhD in History from Princeton University
- MA in History from Princeton University
- MPhil from Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar)
- AB from Wesleyan University (magna cum laude with high honors)
Ferruolo specializes in Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, and Biotech Law, with expertise forged through leadership roles at major law firms and as general counsel for BIOCOM. His scholarly perspective uniquely integrates historical analysis with contemporary legal challenges in transactional law.
His seminal work The Origins of the University (1985) established early scholarly credentials in medieval educational history, while his current research focuses on evolving corporate governance frameworks and biotechnology legal landscapes, reflecting his dual expertise in historical methodology and cutting-edge legal practice.
Major honors include:
- Bernard E. Witkin Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014)
- Convivio Communitas Award for Leadership (2017)
- Chambers USA recognition in Life Sciences
- Top 25 Biotech Lawyers in California listing (2011)
- Order of the Coif membership
He actively advises USD's National Transactional LawMeet team and co-teaches corporate counseling practicums, leveraging extensive professional experience including partnership at Goodwin Procter LLP and Heller Ehrman LLP. His industry engagement spans BIOCOM leadership roles and service to California's life sciences ecosystem.
As Director of the Center for Corporate and Securities Law, Ferruolo advances research at the intersection of corporate governance, securities regulation, and emerging biotechnology legal frameworks.
